Music Production Forum

After 11 years of waiting, Xfer Records has finally released Serum 2! The legendary wavetable synthesizer has been completely redesigned and expanded with numerous new features. While the original is known for its clear sound quality, intuitive operation and flexible sound design, the new version takes the concept to an even higher level with new features. And that’s really impressive after the first version! In addition to an improved oscillator architecture and expanded effects routing options, Serum 2 now offers an arpeggiator and clip sequencer that greatly enhance the creative workflow. Most importantly, the update is free for all existing Serum users – a move that i…

'Perspectives on Jazz Synthesizer Improvisation' provides a deep analysis of synthesizer solos by fusion pioneers Jan Hammer, Joe Zawinul, George Duke, Chick Corea, and Michael Brecker.… Read More Perspectives On Jazz Synthesizer ImprovisationView the full article

D2MS is designed with performance and improvisation in mind, letting you process drum performance data to control sequences and execute a wide range of performance-altering functions.… Read More Free Augmented Drumming Tool For Monome Norms, D2MSView the full article

SRM Sounds, in collaboration with composer Max Richter, has introduced Valley Forge, a new virtual instrument inspired by the '70s sci-fi film Silent Running.… Read More SRM Sounds & Max Richter Intro ‘Valley Forge’ Virtual Instrument, Inspired By Silent RunningView the full article

Phoenix-based Eurorack manufacturer Blue Lantern Modules shared this preview of a complete lineup of 5U/MU synth modules.… Read More Blue Lantern Modules Intros Complete 5U Synth Module LineupView the full article

Here's an in-depth look at the Moog Liberation and the rise of the keytar.… Read More The Moog Liberation & The Rise Of The KeytarView the full article

Erica Synths has introduced Echolocator, a hardware stereo delay effect, with an algorithm developed by 112db. … Read More Erica Synths Intros Echolocator Hardware Stereo Delay Effect View the full article

Sound Magic has introduced DynamicX, a dynamic processor that enables you to design your own gain reduction curve, offering a straightforward way to control and shape complex or nonlinear dynamics.… Read More Sound Magic Intros DynamicX Surround Version, With Up To 7.1 ProcessingView the full article

FAC Clipper features both a full-band clipper that processes the entire spectrum and a multi-band clipper, allowing you to independently clip low, high, or both frequency bands.… Read More FAC Clipper For iOS, Mac & Vision Pro Offers Simple Solution For Optimizing LoudnessView the full article

ORU Audio released Petrichor, a granular effect for creating stuttery, glitchy, ethereal sounds. It’s free using the code “NEONRAIN.” The plugin, compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux, runs in the plugdata environment as either VST3, LV2, CLAP, or AU. Plugdata is both free, open-source, and easy to install. Petrichor features three different sound engines that run in [...] View post: Get ORU Audio Petrichor granular delay for Plugdata for free in limited time offer View the full article

You can now snap up Softube’s Transient Shaper for just $10, down from $89, in an 89% off deal at Audio Deluxe. The sale ends on April 2, 2025, and you can check the remaining time by looking at the countdown on the product page. The deal is exclusively available on the Audio Deluxe website. [...] View post: Softube Transient Shaper is Just $10 in 89% Off Deal at Audio Deluxe View the full article

Welcome to the BPB Community Weekly Freebie Thread for March 17–23, 2025! 😊 Read the Thread Guidelines 💬 This section of our community is where BPB readers can share links to the latest freeware news and deals with fellow music producers in the comments. Thank you for contributing! To keep the discussion helpful and relevant, please [...] View post: 💬 🔥 Weekly Deals & Freebies Thread View the full article

Welcome to the BPB Community Weekly Production Thread for March 17–23, 2025! 😊 This week’s topic is: COMPRESSION. Feel free to ask our team and fellow BPB readers for help about any compression-related production issues. Also, you can share your compression tips, tricks, and ideas with others. Thank you! Read the Thread Guidelines 💬 This section [...] View post: 💬 🎹 Weekly Production Thread: Compression View the full article

If you like your synths with a dose of Zen, you’re in luck. NuSofting just released the Psicogramma Key freeware synth, which is made to deliver meditative and contemplative sounds. The plugin is a 64-bit-only release for macOS (VST3, AU) and Windows (VST2, VST3). Psicogramma Key is an eight-voice synth that fully integrates all the [...] View post: NuSofting Drops Psicogramma Key Freeware Synth for Meditative Sounds View the full article

Welcome to the BPB Community Production Feedback Thread for March 17–23, 2025! 😊 Feel free to post links to your SoundCloud tracks for feedback from other BPB readers. Read the Thread Guidelines 💬 This section of our community is where BPB readers can share questions and tips about music production with fellow music producers in the [...] View post: 💬 🎧 Weekly Production Feedback Thread View the full article

Sonicware has released LIVEN Ambient Ø version 1.5, a firmware update that adds microtonal support, new options for audio input processing, a new 'Relaxation' playback mode and more.… Read More Sonicware LIVEN Ambient Ø Updated With Microtonal SupportView the full article

The 'kosmische custodians' at German label Bureau B have announced an upcoming album from former Tangerine Dream member Peter Baumann, Nightfall.… Read More New Music From Tangerine Dream’s Peter Baumann, ‘Nightfall’View the full article

The Guthman Musical Instrument Competition has announced this year's results, and the Chromaplane was selected as the 1st place winner.… Read More Chromaplane Wins 2025 Guthman Musical Instrument CompetitionView the full article

_Watch, learn, create Arturia is teaming up with Mastering․com to bring you Produce-A-Thon - a free, 3-day virtual event designed to level up your production skills. Two professional producers will go head-to-head, building a track from the same vocal - and explaining each step along the way. Then, it’s your turn. Follow along and see what you can do with prizes for the best tracks! Struggling to turn your creative ideas into reality? Watching a pro build a track from start to finish is a great way to improve your own workflow. Completely free to join Live production breakdowns Exclusive production insights Replay access for all r…

Looking for inspiration? Embrace the strange with these five odd balls, the weirdest synths on the market today. While there’s something to be said for a solid, dependable, and all-around synthesizer like a Roland FANTOM or Sequential Prophet-5, there may come the time when you need something a little… weirder. You know, those days when the usual bread-and-butter patches just won’t cut it. You need to get out of your comfort zone. You need to embrace the uncanny. That’s why today we’re celebrating the strange with five of the weirdest synths on the market now. By weird, we don’t necessarily mean in terms of interface (although we do have that represented). Weird can also …

A Sound Effect has launched a new online platform for music creation, where you get access to over 1000 sound effects and 100+ free customizable music tracks. With that, you also get a browser-based DAW interface. And best of all, it’s free! This collection includes a wide variety of sounds—everything from ambience to mechanical and industrial sounds [...] View post: A Sound Effect Cloud is a FREE sample collection and online DAW View the full article

The DynamicX Standard Version (stereo) for macOS and Windows from Sound Magic is now free to download. Sound Magic is a company that has grown from humble beginnings almost 20 years ago into one of the most prolific developers in the world of virtual instruments and audio plugins. Sound Magic boasts an extensive catalog of [...] View post: Sound Magic DynamicX Standard Version (stereo) for macOS and Windows is FREE to download View the full article

Moody Pianophone from Black Chai Audio is a combination of a toy piano and toy xylophone sampled with a smartphone microphone. Black Chai Audio is a regular BPB reader and he reached out to let us know about Moody Pianophone. It’s a wonderful free instrument and a fantastic way to give something back to the [...] View post: Black Chai Audio released FREE Moody Pianophone instrument for Decent Sampler View the full article

The SSL Native Vocalstrip 2 is a channel strip for macOS and Windows with four modules that can process and polish your vocal tracks in one insert. It is available for only $7.99 using promo code “SING”. Vocalstrip 2 boasts a dynamic de-esser, de-ploser, compander and an equalizer to tackle the most common problems one [...] View post: Get SSL Native Vocalstrip 2 for $7.99 in exclusive flash SALE View the full article

DJ LIFE recently caught up with Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum DJ/producer, and a founding member of Eiffel 65, Gabry Ponte. Gabry Ponte has a music career now spanning over 25 years. As a Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum DJ/producer, over the last decade Gabry Ponte has become an electronic-music mainstay. The Italian talent has since garnered over 5.5 billion streams [...] The post Gabry Ponte: EDM Powerhouse [Interview] appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

Ableton Live 12.2 is now in public beta, and the latest update delivers improvements to all editions of Live 12, plus “major” new features for Push. Live 12 officially launched in March last year, and was rated 9/10 by MusicTech for its improved MIDI editing and generators, plus its many small but significant workflow enhancements and improved browsing features. Once the beta testing period is over, Live 12.2 will be free for all owners of a Live 12 licence... The post Ableton Live 12.2 is now in public beta – here’s what’s new appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Brainworx Bundles and individual plugins from the manufacturer are currently on sale. This is a great opportunity to add new high quality mixing and mastering plugins to your DAW. But as always, this is only a limited time offer! Let’s get straight to the point – in this case, the Brainworx bundles that are currently on sale at a very steep discount. Unfortunately, no date is given for the bundle offers, so it is quite possible that they will only be active for a very short time... The post Mega Deals: Brainworx Bundles Starting at €28, individual Plugins at €22! appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Moog Music today announced that it is retiring the Subsequent 25, its compact paraphonic analog synthesizer.… Read More Moog Retires Subsequent 25, With Pricing Slashed 30% on Remaining StockView the full article

The Doppler is a polyphonic, 2-operator FM synthesizer that offers a unique approach to sculpting, tweakability, and 8-note polyphony.… Read More Artium Instruments Intros The Doppler, A ‘Ultra-Tweakable’ FM SynthView the full article

It looks like new US tariff taxes are starting to impact synth prices, with some prices jumping close to 70%.… Read More Behringer Synth Prices Jump In US, Following New TariffsView the full article